Małopolska Region – a good place for investments
27.10.2011
Małopolska is a leader in GDP growth among Polish regions with an average of 7.5% (in years 2004–2010). This makes for a better background for business development and strengthens the local market. According to the 2011 forecast by the Małopolska Economic Observatory (MEO), FDI inflows into the region will reach EUR 0.89 billion, which will amount to approximately 6% of the FDI in Poland.
Up until now, many foreign companies have decided to outsource parts of their businesses to Małopolska. The region has become a sort of an outsourcing valley for new BPO centres: ABB, Accounting Plaza (Ahold), Affiliated Computer Services, Alexander Mann Solutions, BP, Comarch, Cap Gemini, Delphi, Electrolux, Google, Hewitt Associates, Hitachi Data Systems, IBM, International Paper, Lufthansa, Motorola, Philip Morris, Pliva, RR Donnelley, Sabre Holdings, Shell, State Street Corporation, Tesco, UBS
Investment incentives
Enterprises investing or expanding their activities in Poland may apply for various types of tax and non-tax investment incentives, such as investment grants, training grants, tax exemptions and many others. Support comes from both domestic and European Union sources.
Investment incentives constitute aid that is non-refundable and free of additional costs. Grants are credited to the investors’ account after the completion of the investment.
The article from How to do business in Małopolska? The report How to do business in Małopolska? prepared for Małopolska Regional Development Agency S.A. by Delloitte, Hays, Jones Lang LaSalle.